Lakeland announces financial aid program for residents; parks, boat ramps to reopen May 1
Leaders in Lakeland voted unanimously Monday to reopen city parks, trails, and boat ramps starting May 1.
Leaders in Lakeland voted unanimously Monday to reopen city parks, trails, and boat ramps starting May 1.
School buses transform into roaming WiFi hotspots for Polk County students
Almost half the students in Polk County do not have access to the internet, according to a recent study by the school district. That is an even bigger problem now than before the pandemic.
Almost half the students in Polk County do not have access to the internet, according to a recent study by the school district. That is an even bigger problem now than before the pandemic.
Winter Haven shop giving sanitizer to healthcare workers, shelters
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Not many retail establishments give away items for free, but Home Remedy in Winter Haven does. And they're giving away something people are still clamoring for: hand sanitizer.
Deputies: Polk County man shoots, kills half-brother
Polk County deputies arrested Tyler Nichols, 19, after they say he shot and killed his half-brother.
Polk County deputies arrested Tyler Nichols, 19, after they say he shot and killed his half-brother.
Lakeland nurse shares story from frontline of New York's coronavirus pandemic
A registered nurse from Lakeland traveled to New York to fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
A registered nurse from Lakeland traveled to New York to fight COVID-19 on the frontline.
Lawsuit: Polk Co. school board could have prevented abuse of disabled children
Two families who say their disabled daughters were abused by a former school bus attendant are suing the Polk County School Board.
Two families who say their disabled daughters were abused by a former school bus attendant are suing the Polk County School Board.
35 Lakeland assisted living residents hospitalized; 29 positive for COVID-19, so far
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Lakeland Regional Health says it took in 35 residents of Opis Highlands Lake Center in South Lakeland, 29 of whom have tested positive for COVID-19. The remaining six are awaiting test results.
Appointment-only COVID-19 testing site opens in Lakeland
The city of Lakeland's first drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 opened Monday at the RP Funding Center.
The city of Lakeland's first drive-thru testing site for COVID-19 opened Monday at the RP Funding Center.
State correctional officer arrested, charged with BUI
A state correctional officer faces boating under the influence charges following a boating safety stop at the canal between Lakes Shipp and Lulu in Winter Haven on Saturday.
A state correctional officer faces boating under the influence charges following a boating safety stop at the canal between Lakes Shipp and Lulu in Winter Haven on Saturday.
Lakeland-based NOAA fleet to get new weather-tracking planes
NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, is adding two new eyes in the sky to its fleet hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
NOAA, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, is adding two new eyes in the sky to its fleet hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Lakeland police seek coronavirus hazard pay, or at least benefits
Lakeland police say they are going far beyond the call of duty because of COVID-19, and they should be compensated extra for it.
Lakeland police say they are going far beyond the call of duty because of COVID-19, and they should be compensated extra for it.
Lakeland to open city's first COVID-19 drive-thru testing site on April 20
Residents in Lakeland won't need to travel far if they need to be tested for the coronavirus.
Residents in Lakeland won't need to travel far if they need to be tested for the coronavirus.
Stadiums light dark skies for graduating seniors in Polk County
Graduation is a major milestone, but this year most high school seniors won't walk across a stage to receive their diploma due to closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Graduation is a major milestone, but this year most high school seniors won't walk across a stage to receive their diploma due to closures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida citrus growers lose battle against imported Chinese fruit
The United States Department of Agriculture just approved the importation of certain kinds of Chinese citrus, a move that many American growers have been fighting for years.
The United States Department of Agriculture just approved the importation of certain kinds of Chinese citrus, a move that many American growers have been fighting for years.
Florida Polytechnic University delaying spring commencement to December
Students at Florida Polytechnic University who were expected to graduate after the spring semester will have to wait a few months until their graduation ceremony.
Students at Florida Polytechnic University who were expected to graduate after the spring semester will have to wait a few months until their graduation ceremony.
Coronavirus cases on the rise in Polk nursing homes
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are a hotbed for the spread of COVID-19. The number of cases in Polk County's facilities has almost doubled in the last few weeks, from eight to 19.
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are a hotbed for the spread of COVID-19. The number of cases in Polk County's facilities has almost doubled in the last few weeks, from eight to 19.
Polk K-9 back to work after being stabbed in the head by suspect
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is back on the job just two-and-a-half weeks after being stabbed in the head by a burglary suspect.
A Polk sheriff's K-9 is back on the job just two-and-a-half weeks after being stabbed in the head by a burglary suspect.
Polk students ponder: What to do about graduation?
Like school districts across the country, Polk County recently gave high school seniors disturbing news. Graduations, as planned, are not going to happen because of COVID-19.
Like school districts across the country, Polk County recently gave high school seniors disturbing news. Graduations, as planned, are not going to happen because of COVID-19.
Polk County offering assistance for renters during pandemic
Qualified renters who have lost a job or had an impact to their income due to COVID-19 may apply for rental assistance in Polk County.
Qualified renters who have lost a job or had an impact to their income due to COVID-19 may apply for rental assistance in Polk County.
School districts in Hillsborough, Polk and Pinellas are reducing number of meal distribution days
Some school districts in the Tampa Bay-area are making changes to their meal distribution schedules based on new CDC guidelines recommending people to limit the errands they run during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some school districts in the Tampa Bay-area are making changes to their meal distribution schedules based on new CDC guidelines recommending people to limit the errands they run during the COVID-19 pandemic.